Pubdate: Mon, 13 Aug 2007
Source: National Post (Canada)
Copyright: 2007 Southam Inc.
Contact:  http://www.nationalpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/286
Author: Cindy Long

LEGALIZING DRUGS WILL ELIMINATE GANGS

Re: Two Die, Six Injured In Vancouver Attack, Aug. 10.

It is frightening, but no surprise that mob-style gun violence 
claimed lives in a Vancouver restaurant last week. It's like the 
1930s all over again. Gangs are thriving on prohibition, but this 
time, alcohol is the only drug that's not being fought over. Why? 
Because it's legally produced, sold and consumed. Can't we take a 
lesson from history? Legalize all drugs. Treat drug abuse as a health 
issue. Not very many people are going to start using heroin just 
because it's legal. Legalize drugs and this will put an end to the 
gangs and the violence they perpetuate.

Cindy Long, Ottawa.
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